Design a Zoo 2018

Next, I will be adding the third area of the zoo:

The Andes:
Your journey to this mountain range begins at the bottom of a steep mountain, where you will first come across a small, mesh enclosure for a family of six Andean hog nosed skunks. However, the setup is temporary, and will be refurnished for Andean cock of the rock, which will be moving out of the Amazon house. The second species that you will likely see next is actually not kept in any zoo except this one.
They are a relatively new species to the zoo, having arrived in early march, 2023. A pair of Andean cats. The zoo is attempting to breed them, but so far, no luck.
Next, is an animal rarely seen in captivity: in a large, vast grassland, which includes a large pond, a family of 3 Mountain tapir.
As the path takes you further up the mountain, you will next come across a small viewing hut, which lets you peek into the home of 4 Northern viscachas, in a rocky, glass fronted enclosure. Right across from them is a similar exhibit home to a small group of Chinchillas.
As your feet really start to ache, you find yourself in front of a large, open topped exhibit, which lets you take a look at a pair of elusive Culpeo. Near them is a large, open lagoon for a group of over 50 Andean flamingos. Following the aquatic theme, near them is a small aquarium for more then 20 Lake Titicaca water frogs. Near the aquarium is a medium sized pond home to about a dozen Titicaca grebes. Next is one of the most iconic animals of the Andes: an Andean condor, in a large, multi acre canyon.
Following that, is a terrarium for a Fabian’s lizard, and an aviary for the Andean flicker. Many people walk directly past the next grassy enclosure, home to two Southern pudu.
Finally, visitors will be welcomed by the last two fields, both about 15 acres. The first is home to 12 Vicuñas, the second holds 6 Lesser rheas, as well as 7 Guanacos.
And that concludes the short third part of my dream zoological park!
 
Gibbonsagainstgravity said:
Next, I will be adding the third area of the zoo:

The Andes:
Your journey to this mountain range begins at the bottom of a steep mountain, where you will first come across a small, mesh enclosure for a family of six Andean hog nosed skunks. However, the setup is temporary, and will be refurnished for Andean cock of the rock, which will be moving out of the Amazon house. The second species that you will likely see next is actually not kept in any zoo except this one.
They are a relatively new species to the zoo, having arrived in early march, 2023. A pair of Andean cats. The zoo is attempting to breed them, but so far, no luck.
Next, is an animal rarely seen in captivity: in a large, vast grassland, which includes a large pond, a family of 3 Mountain tapir.
As the path takes you further up the mountain, you will next come across a small viewing hut, which lets you peek into the home of 4 Northern viscachas, in a rocky, glass fronted enclosure. Right across from them is a similar exhibit home to a small group of Chinchillas.
As your feet really start to ache, you find yourself in front of a large, open topped exhibit, which lets you take a look at a pair of elusive Culpeo. Near them is a large, open lagoon for a group of over 50 Andean flamingos. Following the aquatic theme, near them is a small aquarium for more then 20 Lake Titicaca water frogs. Near the aquarium is a medium sized pond home to about a dozen Titicaca grebes. Next is one of the most iconic animals of the Andes: an Andean condor, in a large, multi acre canyon.
Following that, is a terrarium for a Fabian’s lizard, and an aviary for the Andean flicker. Many people walk directly past the next grassy enclosure, home to two Southern pudu.
Finally, visitors will be welcomed by the last two fields, both about 15 acres. The first is home to 12 Vicuñas, the second holds 6 Lesser rheas, as well as 7 Guanacos.
And that concludes the short third part of my dream zoological park!
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A good zone, with a lot of Andean rarities I would like to see in real life (most being absent in European zoos).
 
Gibbonsagainstgravity said:
Next, I will be adding the third area of the zoo:

The Andes:
Your journey to this mountain range begins at the bottom of a steep mountain, where you will first come across a small, mesh enclosure for a family of six Andean hog nosed skunks. However, the setup is temporary, and will be refurnished for Andean cock of the rock, which will be moving out of the Amazon house. The second species that you will likely see next is actually not kept in any zoo except this one.
They are a relatively new species to the zoo, having arrived in early march, 2023. A pair of Andean cats. The zoo is attempting to breed them, but so far, no luck.
Next, is an animal rarely seen in captivity: in a large, vast grassland, which includes a large pond, a family of 3 Mountain tapir.
As the path takes you further up the mountain, you will next come across a small viewing hut, which lets you peek into the home of 4 Northern viscachas, in a rocky, glass fronted enclosure. Right across from them is a similar exhibit home to a small group of Chinchillas.
As your feet really start to ache, you find yourself in front of a large, open topped exhibit, which lets you take a look at a pair of elusive Culpeo. Near them is a large, open lagoon for a group of over 50 Andean flamingos. Following the aquatic theme, near them is a small aquarium for more then 20 Lake Titicaca water frogs. Near the aquarium is a medium sized pond home to about a dozen Titicaca grebes. Next is one of the most iconic animals of the Andes: an Andean condor, in a large, multi acre canyon.
Following that, is a terrarium for a Fabian’s lizard, and an aviary for the Andean flicker. Many people walk directly past the next grassy enclosure, home to two Southern pudu.
Finally, visitors will be welcomed by the last two fields, both about 15 acres. The first is home to 12 Vicuñas, the second holds 6 Lesser rheas, as well as 7 Guanacos.
And that concludes the short third part of my dream zoological park!
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The spec zoo forum is not intended to just be lists of species, essentially. Please take the time to read this thread, which goes over the newer rules: https://www.zoochat.com/community/threads/speculative-zoo-design-and-planning-forum.482518/

Particularly this post:

Simon Hampel said:
Does it help if you think of it as aiming for "feasibility" rather than "realism" ?

So for example, a herd of 100 elephants in a city zoo - not feasible. An aquarium with blue whales - not feasible.

A walkthrough aviary containing wandering albatross? You'd better have a really good design in mind to justify how you could possibly achieve this - otherwise, it is simply not feasible (I doubt it would be achievable in any case).
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Your first two posts in here contained 15 mammals that either are not present in the USA or would be essentially impossible to obtain more of, largely for very specific reasons. This further applies to 6/9 of the mammals in this post. Many of your birds aren't in captivity at all, as well, and your mixes are incomprehensible. If you somehow managed to obtain all of these birds you've mentioned, most are going to end up being dead within a week because they're in mixed species aviaries with animals that will most definitely kill them.

Spec zoos, at least on zoochat, should not just be lists of animals you like, or that would fit a theme. They should show knowledge about what can be kept in captivity, what is obtainable (because of import/export laws, Endangered Species Act, etc), what needs each species has. There are a few threads that can help you with this, like the one for mixed species. Searching the forum and the media gallery can also help. For example, you have kea in with a bunch of other species. If you look around on zoochat, you'll see that they're always kept alone in USA zoos. I'm not sure if they're ever mixed in Australian zoos, but if they are, it's very carefully, and not in a large mixed aviary with lots of small birds.
 
Gibbonsagainstgravity said:
Zoological conservation society:

The zoo is very large, multiple hundred acres. Most of it will be realistic, possibly with some exceptions. It is located somewhere on the east coast of the US. P.S: I am not so good at measuring large areas, so for most of the exhibits, I will not be adding the size.

Australia trail:
According to the original plan, the Australia aviary was to be the first thing that guests see when they enter. However, the zoo went with something different: the monotreme house. It has just two species, but still offers a great experience. Once you enter the building, you will come across two exhibits, one on each side. Both are nocturnal enclosures for two Platypuses. Obviously, very rare outside of Australia. Before you leave please look at the exhibit that many people walk right past, for here you can find a single Short beaked echidna. It has access to two dens, one of which is viewable for guests.
Soon after you leave the monotreme house, you’ll come across the Australian aviary. It is half desert, half forest. Here you can find the following birds:

150 Budgerigar
2 Kea
26 Eastern rosellas
41 Rainbow lorikeets
12 Sulphur crested cockatoos

Next to the aviary are three smaller exhibits for a pair of Palm cockatoos, 2 Tawny frogmouths, and of course, a Laughing kookaburra. You have now reached a restaurant with restrooms. It looks over a 3 acre desert for 7 Dingoes.
Next is another building, with yet more nocturnal exhibits. Here you can find:

3 Feathertail gliders
2 Sugar gliders
1 Greater glider
1 Southern hairy nosed wombat

There is also a Tasmanian devil, which has indoor and outdoor access.
Next, there are two outdoor enclosures for a Doria’s tree kangaroo, and two Matshie’s tree kangaroos. They also have non viewable indoor exhibits. Near them is a large, nearly 2 acre rainforest for a single Southern cassowary.
Near them is a large, outdoor forest for 6 Koalas, 9 Parma wallabies, and 3 Red necked wallabies.
Next are two indoor enclosures for 2 Musky rat kangaroos, and 1 Brush tailed bettong.
As you cross a bridge, make sure to look down, because on the right are 3 Saltwater crocodiles, while on the left are 4 Quokkas.
As the path continues, you will see a very rocky exhibit, for 12 Yellow footed rock wallabies, and recently, the zoo added 3 Brush tailed rock wallabies.
As the trail comes to an end, on your left is an outdoor exhibit for a Common wombat. Last, but not least there is a 12 acre plain for three Emus, 11 Western grey kangaroos, and 6 Red kangaroos. This concludes the first section of my zoo!

I am planning on getting back to it tomorrow!
SPOILER: (next area: The Amazon!)
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I would avoid a mix of Western Grey + Red Kangaroos (hybridization risk).
 
Van Beal said:
Personally I’m quite surprised by this. I understand they are a New Zealand species but still shocking that none are kept in Australia.
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Frankly, most exotic species aren't kept in Australia!
You might find these interesting:
https://www.zoochat.com/community/threads/exotic-mammals-in-australian-zoos.415741/

https://www.zoochat.com/community/threads/exotic-birds-in-australia.361821/

https://www.zoochat.com/community/threads/exotic-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-australian-zoos.348617/
 
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